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If you have gained some Linux skills after using Ubuntu for some time, you may try switching to these distributions to explore the world of Linux distributions further.
Ubuntu is one of the best Linux distributions for beginners. It's an excellent platform for people new to Linux. It is easy to install, has tons of free resources available along with a massive list of applications available for it. https://itsfoss.com/distribution-after-ubuntu/
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(Score: 2) by RS3 on Sunday March 25 2018, @01:40AM (4 children)
1999 I all but hated RedHat, for many reasons, certainly didn't like rpm. But I've always said one of the most important things for Linux distros is package management.
Fast forward to 2009+, kind of fell into rpm world (CentOS), the GUI apps are horrible and horribly broken, found yum, yumex, etc., thought I had found nirvana (it's been rock-solid stable), and RedHat goes all systemd on me. Still running 6 and looking for a new distro.
Lots of great systemd-less distros out there, but I hate learning package management the hard way. As stated elsewhere, Alpine has been awesome but the package manager is lacking. For example, every time I run it (apk), it completes but always with an error, and never tells me exactly what's wrong.
(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Sunday March 25 2018, @10:14AM (3 children)
The ONLY thing I don't like about Manjaro(arch) is the systemd thing.
Might check out void if I ever get time, but for now.....
....I just love Manjaro!
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(Score: 2) by RS3 on Sunday March 25 2018, @05:08PM (2 children)
Have you tried Alpine?
(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Sunday March 25 2018, @06:41PM (1 child)
Looked it up in a bit more detail than before: has i3wm! Bonus! :)
Find me some time and i'll try it out along with void linux.... time is my killer, though ( i need like a day/two without any interruptions which is impossible, or a new system (only have my laptop right now...am saving (STILL!!!!) for a reasonable desktop i can put a couple hard drives in to try a couple distros out))...my life is tooooooo full and not enough money :(
Sounds nice: an arch/manjaro type distro without systemd would be nice. I might have to do a regular backup, wipe and a couple installs and fuck it-- just try it, lol.
I've found it doesn't take long to get my manjaro back up and running after a wipe in case i need to get it back.
Always looking to learn new things: it's just the time factor, hence i might just have to say fuck it and do it. ;)
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(Score: 2) by Freeman on Monday March 26 2018, @04:15PM
You could always start small and add-on so long as you have a newer motherboard.
ASROCK Ryzen 2000 ready MB with USB 3.0: $65
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157765 [newegg.com]
AMD A8-9600 Bristol Ridge Quad-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM4 65W - Intergrated Graphics CPU: $68
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113453 [newegg.com]
GeIL Pristine 4GB DDR4 2133Mhz RAM: $44
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820158179 [newegg.com]
Patriot Flare 2.5" 60GB SSD: $30
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0D9-003W-00031 [newegg.com]
Antec MicroATX / MicroITX Computer Case with 380Watt Power supply: $67
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129196 [newegg.com]
Linux OS: Free
Total: $274+Tax/shipping
In case you need a Monitor:
Acer 23.6" 1920x1080 resolution: $100
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011066 [newegg.com]
Total with Monitor: $374+Tax/Shipping (-$10 promo code on the monitor)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011066 [newegg.com]
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